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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1967
Page
2
Ohio University granted honorary degrees during a 1967 ceremony. Gov. Rhodes and Drs Kittle Merendino Smith received Doctors of Laws and Humane Letters honors for distinguished service. Alden praised the lively student body and faculty and urged graduates to act within society.
John W. Galbreath, a 1929 OHIO alumnus and longtime Board of Trustees chair, received the university’s Founders' Citation during commencement. Gov. Rhodes named him honorary trustee, the first such presidential appointment at an OHIO, for his leadership in real estate, finance, and philanthropic support including the Helen Mauck Galbreath Memorial Chapel and Ohio University Inn. He also owns John W. Galbreath and Co, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Darby Dan Farm.
Robert Kauffman of Local 1103 IL of North America sent telegrams to four firms seeking a resumption of talks. Representatives from three Ross County firms and one Athens County firm met Friday but failed to reach an agreement. The strike, involving an estimated 200 to 300 workers, halted projects across Athens Hocking Vinton and Ross counties with picket lines observed. The dispute centers on wages as the union seeks a one year contract with a 50 cent hourly increase from a base of 3.35. Blanche Efaw versus Eber Scott Willock case settled and dismissed.
Voter registration in Athens dropped in five precincts on Saturday the second of three advance registering days. A total of 148 registered, down from 221 last Thursday. Precinct totals were Athens South 15 (38), Athens North 15 (23), The Plains 45 (60), The Plains II 37 (67), Baker 36 (33). Last day for advance registration is Wednesday at the five polling places.
Mr and Mrs John Sa Zaman skis Athens welcomed a son. Admissions include Toni Heskett Sharpsburg Mrs Daniel Wallace Athens Route 1 Michael Wren Mrs Paul Porter Mrs Clarence Wy ckoff Bertha Hanson Robert Nicholson Paul Jeffers all of Athens Edward Wyer Stewart Route 1 Mrs Robert Cain The Palms Frederick Brady Millfield Route 1 William C Lawson Guysville Route 1. Dismissals list several patients including Miss Melissa Lynn Farley David Langston Hilbern L Steenrod John Myers Mrs William Muse and daughter Miss Sandra Hawk Donald Martin Mrs Anna Perry Miss Connie Jean Grant Robert Davis Miss Marie Cavanaugh Everett Eddy Mrs Frances Stanley Mrs Wai Koi Chen and daughter Mrs Daniel Imbrogno and daughter Mrs Loretta May Willison.
Miss Catherine F. McQuaid of Nashua New Hampshire 27 earned the first PhD in comparative fine arts in the United States at Ohio University The program begun in 1963 stresses the interrelationship of major art forms and she began doctoral studies in 1964 Her thesis The Multiple Realities of Artistic Creation Joyce Cary s Art and Reality and His First Trilogy She will teach as associate professor of fine arts at Franklin Pierce College in September She has exhibited widely and published a children s book The Three Wheels for diabetic children
Athens County board of education met Saturday night to review speech and hearing therapy programs for county schools, a salary increase for non teaching staff, and a Title I report. Robert Weinfurther cited state attendance quotas ensuring two therapists, with housing plans discussed and a proposed seven year increment schedule for clerical staff to be considered in July. Thomas Arena reported 1966 Title I spending of 315000 dropping to 253465 in 1967, noting good remedial reading results and federal aid funding dental care and glasses for students. Fire calls included a lighting ballast smoke incident at Sheltering Arms Hospital and a car fire on Roosevelt Drive. Sheriff deputies reported suspect Marion Burton, 31, formerly of Coolville, being held in Cornell Virginia for possible car theft charges up to 21 counts.
County Engineer Harry Dusz warns vandals stealing warning flares create safety hazards and waste funds. He buys 36 to 48 oil flares annually at about one dollar each to warn motorists near dangerous highway projects. Last week the oil flares were stolen from County Road 17 in Alexander Two. High water signs are also reported stolen during floods.
Ohio University non academic employees union leaders Kenneth Davis president Frank Gilbraith vice president and Oscar McGee business manager of Local 1699 AFL CIO joined Richard Cha tock international active for discussions with Kent State University non academic employees local formed Sunday
City police investigated five accidents weekend with two motorists cited for traffic violations. Darrell K. Smith 22 of New Marshfield was charged with improper turn after a collision on Columbus Road near Lancaster Street Saturday night. Robert B. Kinnard 17 of Athens Route 3 drove the other car. James R. Taylor 19 of Nelsonville Route 1 was cited for failure to stop within assured clear distance ahead after a Sunday morning crash at Congress and Union. Mary B. Brown 28 of Athens Route 3 was the other driver. Police also investigated three additional minor two-vehicle mishaps.
Temperatures in the 80s alert Athens residents that summer is near. The Sunday high was 82 degrees per observer C. L. Colmer. By 11 a.m. Monday the thermometer stood at 78 with no weekend precipitation. The docking River level was 3.62 feet and falling this morning.
A Dayton youth, Richard L. Heinze, 19, tossed a beer bottle from a car window on a Saturday morning. He was in front of a police cruiser when Sgt. Clyde Beasley Jr. charged him with littering the highway and he forfeited a $51 bond after failing to appear in Municipal Court Monday.
Keith Young nine, son of Mr and Mrs Gene Willoughby of The Plains, is listed in critical condition at Children s Hospital in Columbus after head injuries from a bicycle collision with a pickup on Clinton Street Saturday afternoon.
A Vienna driver Albert Lewis Hall Jr. 17 suffered head chest injuries and numerous cuts after losing control on Route 50 near Route 144. his car plunged into a ditch and rolled 480 feet into a fiery embankment. Passenger William Trippiet 15 of Parkersburg remained in satisfactory condition with leg and internal injuries.
Earl R. Brownlee II, accounting instructor at Ohio University, received the Nicholas Salgo Distinguished Teaching Award worth 1000 dollars at the university’s 213th commencement. Brownlee, a Pittsburgh native, was chosen by College of Business faculty and students. the Salgo award was created in 1964 by Nicholas Salgo of New York City to honor outstanding business teaching.
The Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Society meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mrs William Tolliver home in Jacksonville. A silent auction will be held during the gathering.
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